Bangladesh has a long history of mass movements challenging incumbent governments
Left alliance came on top but is still not in a position to form the government
Labour and Liberal Democrats are real winners of this election while Conservatives and Scottish National Party are real losers
Before we talk about the challenges faced by Nawaz Sharif in his new role, let’s start with how lucky he is as a politician
Crew members disembark from a Pakistan International Airways flight at Kabul Airport, Afghanistan. — AFP/FileThe newly elected coalition...
Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the US of fueling ‘the potential for conflict in Asia, Africa and Latin America.’ —...
The PML-N-led coalition government will have more than 200 members in the National Assembly
In Punjab, the PML-N has emerged as the largest party by winning 71 National Assembly seats out of 141
However, despite all unpredictability and uncertainty that still surrounds this political exercise, two things have become clear now
So in a House of 336, Punjab will send 176 members to NA these seats are crucial to form government in Islamabad
This election was just an electoral exercise without much substance
A majority of voters who want to cast their ballots in the elections have already decided whom to vote for
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Representational image of a voter casting her vote during an election. — AFP/FileThe Election Commission of Pakistan has announced it will hold...
Garment workers block a road during a protest demanding the increase of their salaries, in Dhaka on November 2, 2023. — AFPStrikes and protests by...
Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari while addressing a party rally in this picture released on September 11, 2023. —...
Former Prime Minister and PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif smiling with a pigeon sitting on his hand during a massive power show in Lahore on his return...
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As expected, the PPP has dominated the Sindh local government elections in 13 out of 16 districts. It has won the elections in the district councils...
The battle for Punjab has entered a decisive phase. Not only did Chief Minister Punjab Parvez Elahi successfully win the vote of confidence from the...
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Millions in Pakistan are feeling the pain of a deepening economic crisis. The working and lower middle classes in Pakistan and around the world have...
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